Pineapple Juice vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple juice
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple juice and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has 61% less sugar than pineapple juice.
- Carrot juice has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, pineapple juice contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrot juice for fat. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 88% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has 300% more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot juice has 61% less sugar than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple juice and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, pineapple juice contains more folate. Both pineapple juice and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Pineapple Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.199 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 85% more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 125% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Pineapple Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 333 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pineapple juice and carrot juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pineapple Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than pineapple juice per 100 grams.
| Pineapple Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.061 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple juice or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does pineapple juice or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.